Cisco Senior Program Manager 

United States, California, Carlsbad 

599163477

The application window is expected to close on: 8/30/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The Senior Program Manager-Client Optics manages optical transceiver product developments through the full product life cycle, from product definition through development to launch, sampling, volume production and end-of-life. They work closely with R&D, operations and Product Management to define and track the product development details, ensuring risks are tracked and managed, milestones are hit and deliverables are completed on time.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and manage program plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Managing Optical Transceiver and Chipset Programs through the Cisco NPI process and entire product life cycle, from kick-off through to end of life
• Working cross-functionally to coordinate program execution and ensure program milestones are hit with Predictability, Quality and Velocity
• Coordinating all weekly program syncs, bug scrubs and progress check-ins with internal teams
• Provide regular updates on program status, progress, performance, and potential risks to management and key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree with 10+ years of work experience or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree with 7+ years of work experience
• Prior expertise with electronics development.
• Prior experience in Program Management
• Experience using relevant tools such as JIRA, Confluence or SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with optics.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.